Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting & Learning (MERL) Officer Vacancy at Plan International

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Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting & Learning (MERL) Officer Vacancy at Plan International

📅 Date Posted: 3 April 2025
🏢 Organization: Plan International
📌 Application Deadline: 23 April 2025

🚨 Job Opening: Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting & Learning (MERL) Officer – PNG

Plan International, a globally renowned child rights and humanitarian organisation, is looking for a Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Learning (MERL) Officer to join its team in Bougainville, Papua New Guinea. If you are passionate about gender equality, data-driven decision-making, and empowering communities, this could be the role for you!

🌐 About Plan International

Plan International has been working for over 80 years to promote children’s rights and equality for girls. With operations in over 70 countries, the organisation is committed to reaching 100 million girls to help them learn, lead, decide, and thrive.

Plan International Pacific includes three countries: Fiji, PNG, and the Bougainville Islands, with the regional hub based in Suva, Fiji.

Role Purpose

The MERL Officer will play a key role in delivering high-quality, gender-transformative programmes. By collecting, analyzing, and reporting data, you’ll ensure projects are not only effectively implemented but also accountable and informed by evidence. This role supports both project teams and partner organisations, strengthening their capacity in monitoring and evaluation while implementing Plan International’s accountability mechanisms.

📌 Key Responsibilities

✅ Project Monitoring

Use data collection tools and templates for routine monitoring.
Conduct field visits to gather insights and provide feedback.
Collect stories of change with high-quality photography every 3 months.

📊 Reporting

Compile timely progress, annual, and donor reports.
Analyze data to identify achievements and challenges.
Document and disseminate success stories and best practices.

📚 Learning & Knowledge Management

Capture lessons learned and promote a learning culture.
Facilitate training sessions, workshops, and learning events.
Support use of evidence in programme planning and delivery.

🤝 Stakeholder Engagement

Collaborate with government partners, NGOs, and community stakeholders.
Facilitate consultations, learning exchanges, and feedback mechanisms.

🧠 Capacity Building

Identify capacity needs of project staff and partners in MERL.
Deliver tailored training and provide ongoing technical support.

🛠️ Implement Accountability Mechanisms

Ensure community members are informed and can provide feedback.
Facilitate regular reflection meetings and social audits.
Monitor responses to community and stakeholder feedback.

🔍 Evaluation & Research

Support baseline studies, evaluations, and field data collection.
Contribute to implementing recommendations from evaluations.

🗂️ Data Management

Maintain programme-level data, including demographic and geographic info.
Update Plan’s ERP systems with outputs, people reached, milestones, and reflections.

👥 Key Working Relationships

You’ll work closely with:

PNG Country Program Manager
Regional MERL and Project Teams
Finance and Operations Personnel
Community and Government Stakeholders

🧩 Who We’re Looking For

🎓 Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in M&E, International Development, Rural Development, or related field.
Minimum 3 years’ relevant work experience.

💼 Technical Skills & Experience:

Strong grasp of M&E tools, frameworks, and result-based management.
Skilled in data analysis tools (Excel, databases, digital collection platforms).
Excellent communication and report writing skills.
Understanding of development issues in Bougainville and the Pacific context.
Experience conducting training and mentoring teams in MERL.
Fluency in English; knowledge of local languages is a plus.

🌱 Plan International’s Values

At Plan, we live by our core values:

We are open and accountable
We strive for lasting impact
We work well together
We are inclusive and empowering

We are committed to a diverse, inclusive, and safe work environment, especially for children and young people. All successful candidates must adhere to Plan’s Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy, including pre-employment checks.

🧾 Job Details Summary

Location: Bougainville, Papua New Guinea
Position Type: Full-time, C1 Grade
Reports To: PNG Country Programme Manager
Sector: Monitoring & Evaluation / Programme Quality
Closing Date: 23 April 2025

🔗 How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit their applications by 23 April 2025 via Plan International’s career portal or official job listing platform.

📝 Remember to tailor your CV and cover letter to the responsibilities and required competencies in the job description!

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Final Note

If you’re passionate about advancing children’s rights and gender equality, particularly in post-conflict and culturally rich environments like Bougainville, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

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